Speed Stix 2-hour wrap in Lion Brand Homespun and Fun Fur - 50934

Speed Stix 2-Hour Wrap in Lion Brand Homespun and Fun Fur

What Is Being Made

This is a quick-to-knit wrap designed to be completed in just two hours. The finished wrap measures 15 inches wide by 70 inches long (38 x 178 cm), making it a versatile accessory suitable for draping over shoulders or wearing as a lightweight shawl. The pattern is rated as Easy skill level, making it accessible to knitters of all experience levels.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The wrap is constructed using a straightforward technique that combines multiple yarn strands held together simultaneously. One strand each of Lion Brand Homespun in Coral Gables, Fun Fur in Hot Pink, and Fun Fur in Tangerine are held together as a single working yarn throughout the project. This multi-strand approach creates visual interest and texture while allowing the project to work up quickly on large needles.

The entire wrap is worked in garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row. Garter stitch is one of the most fundamental knitting stitches and creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. This simple stitch pattern is ideal for beginners and allows the focus to remain on the interesting yarn combinations rather than complex stitch work.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch - knit every row for the entire wrap
• Cast on - 20 stitches are loosely cast on to begin the project

Materials and Tools

The wrap requires three different Lion Brand yarns worked together:

• 1 skein of Lion Brand Homespun in Coral Gables
• 2 skeins of Lion Brand Fun Fur in Hot Pink
• 2 skeins of Lion Brand Fun Fur in Tangerine
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles in Size 50 (25 mm), also known as Speed Stix

The Speed Stix needles are notably large, which contributes significantly to the rapid completion time of this project. The large needle size combined with the three strands of yarn held together creates a thick, squishy fabric that progresses quickly.

Gauge and Project Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 stitches and 9 rows equaling 3 inches (7.5 cm) when working garter stitch with one strand each of the three yarns held together. However, the pattern notes that due to the nature of working with Speed Stix needles and the textured yarn combinations, gauge may vary throughout the knitting process and is not crucial to the success of this project. This flexibility makes the wrap even more beginner-friendly and forgiving.

The use of Fun Fur, a novelty yarn with a fuzzy texture, combined with the softer Homespun yarn creates a unique tactile experience and visual appeal that makes this wrap distinctive despite its simple construction method.